See photos
Piracicaba, 27th - The Brazilian exports of orange juice increased in the first months of the 2022/23 season (July and August 2022). According to data from Secex, Brazil exported 175.9 thousand tons of Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice (FCOJ) Equivalent in July/August, 8% more than that in the same period last year. Revenue totaled USD 332.6 million, 32% up in the same comparison.
The exports of Not From Concentrated juice (NFC) have had the highest increase this season, totaling almost 292.7 thousand tons, with a revenue of USD 108.3 million, 14% and 24% up from that in July/August last year. On the other hand, the revenue from FCOJ exports rose higher than that for NCJ, by 36%, totaling USD 224.3 million in the first two months of the current crop; the volume shipped increased by 6%, totaling 122.7 thousand tons.
These increases were already expected for this season, considering that, in 2021/22, the Brazilian exports were limited by estimates for low stocks of orange juice.
In August, CitrusBR reported that, in June/22, only 143 thousand tons of FCOJ were stocked, a steep 55% down from that in June/21. CitrusBR considered a possible increase in the exports to the USA because of the low orange production in Florida, due to the high incidence of greening.
DESTINATIONS – The European Union continues as the number one destination for the Brazilian orange juice, with a share of 62% in the total exported – in the same period last season, its share was at 64%. The second major destination for the national juice is the United States, with a share of 21% in the total, against 25% in 2021. The share of other destinations increased from 12% last season to 17% this season (considering the months of July and August).
Source: hfbrasil.org.br and Secex
